All Apple-Related News
Complete list of news headlines and links from Apple news sources from around the world.
Nov 6
LogicalVue Software has announced the availability of the RBDevZone Podcast. It’s an enhanced audio podcast that focuses on REALbasic topics. Each weekly episode covers the latest REALbasic news and discusses a single REALbasic-related topic. (more...)
Nov 6
Limit Point Software has updated MenuMinder—which lets you create simple alert, email and SMS Text Message (mobile phone) reminders using the system-wide menu that can be accessed from any application—to version 3.0.1 The upgrade adds an optio (more...)
Nov 6
ZiggySoft has released a new version (2.3.0) of iWeb Valet, a tool to enhance and upload iWeb pages. The upgrade lets you choose to have different meta tags for each page of your web site or unique meta tagging on all pages. (more...)
Nov 6
Infinite Labs has announced their winter line-up by releasing Mover 3.0, an update to the iPhone data transfer app. (more...)
Nov 6
An analyst report sent today hints at Apple producing an iPhone that would work with both GSM and CDMA networks. The OTR Global note obtained (more...)
Nov 6
Tellini has updated Tabulatures, a Mac OS X editor for PowerTab tablatures, to version 1.2.0. It’s a maintenance update. (more...)
Nov 6
John Carmack, creator of the classic PC game Doom, described working with Apple as a "rollercoaster ride," and suggested that company executives are not happy about the popularity of gaming on the iPhone and iPod touch. (more...)
Nov 6
Today on your Macsimum Podcast: “What A Lovely Suit,” “Windows 7 …What?” “Pre-Tablet Tablet” and “Story 4.” (more...)
Nov 6
Gideon Softwarks has updated Dock-It, its multifunctional dock and Finder enhancer. for Mac OS X, to version 2.7.2. the upgrade fixes a glitch in which clicking applications would result in menu vs. launching. (more...)
Nov 6
Apple today announced a Reserve and Pick Up program that allows customers to reserve products online and pick them up at a local retail store between December 15 and 24. (more...)
Nov 6
A new report from OTR Global relayed by AppleInsider indicates that Apple is planning on manufacturing new hybrid iPhones that will support both Verizon's CDMA2000 network as well as the UMTS 3G network. Only the UMTS network is supported by the cu... (more...)
Nov 6
On the new Tech Night Owl broadcast, Gene “Mac Night Owl” Gene Steinberg and guests look at the performance of the latest Macs and Windows 7. (more...)
Nov 6
Macworld today released the Total Snow Leopard Superguide, the latest installment in its popular series of tutorial books. Macworld's team of experts take you inside Apple's latest update to the popular Mac OS X operating system: Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10 (more...)
Nov 6
RingtoneFeeder has announced distribution of audiobooks in the same format as its r ringtones and Dynamic Albums. The first title is The Caffeine Collection, which is a collection of audio short stories covering a wide variety of genres produced by Steve (more...)
Nov 6
Los Angeles based App Popular, LLC today announced App Popular 1.0, their new all-in-one solution for navigating the application universe for iPhone and iPod touch devices. Users can now share, monitor and track every iPhone application available in any o (more...)
Nov 6
Sonos has released an update to its Controller app for the iPhone and iPod touch. Version 3.1 adds the ability to send Twitter updates with inform (more...)
Nov 6
LaCie is without a doubt best known for its hard drives and other storage solutions, many of which are often particularly good-looking. (more...)
Nov 6
Jumsoft has released Aperture Themes 2.0, a package of ten new themes for Apple's photography software. The new content adds to (more...)
Nov 6
An Italian computer maker is the latest company to ignore Apple's Mac OS X license agreement and launch a new series of Mac clones, according to the It (more...)
Nov 6
Vers, a company specializing in handcrafted wood, has added new open-front Shellcases to its product line. The cases allow full access t (more...)
Nov 6
Verizon late Thursday confirmed that it would add tethering to the Motorola Droid but clarified its plans. Contradicting a prior statement, it (more...)
Nov 6
In a brief press release today, RadioShack announced that it will begin selling the iPhone starting with the Dallas-Fort Worth and New York City markets later this month. RadioShack plans to sell the iPhone across the U.S. in 2010. (more...)
Nov 6
A new report citing sources in the Taiwan handset supply chain says Apple has contracted to produce a UMTS/CDMA hybrid iPhone due in the third quarter of next year that will enable the company to sell a single global handset to all carriers, and specifica (more...)
Nov 6
Troll Touch of Valencia, CA today announced touchscreen systems for the new 21.5 inch and 27 inch Apple iMacs and the 13 inch Unibody MacBook laptop. All systems feature analog resistive touchscreen technology and 12 bit touchscreen resolution. Standard w (more...)
Nov 6
Quirky has announced a new addition to its line of iPhone 3G and 3GS accessories, the Beamer. The case features a hard plastic outer shell, and a (more...)
Nov 6
A new development by partly government-backed Fluidic Energy could potentially extend the battery life of notebooks, cars and o (more...)
Nov 6
Apple has unveiled a new program for its retail stores, Reserve and Pick Up. Via the company's website, shoppers can now opt to have products held (more...)
Nov 6
MacTech Magazine—a monthly magazine focused on the Macintosh at the technical level—is acquiring MacMod, including the site, forums, and podcasts. (more...)
Nov 6
“About That Silly 10.6.2 Speculation: All right, you don’t have to possess an inside track at Apple or be a registered developer to pretty much know that more Snow Leopard maintenance updates are on the horizon. So I will readily accept the po (more...)
Nov 6
Here are the latest iPhone/iPod touch/iPod apps announced. You can find e’m at the Apple App Store. (more...)
Nov 6
Apple has begun notifying purchasers of its iTunes LP offerings that updated versions compatible with the new Apple TV 3.0 software are now available for download. You can read about the software update here. (more...)
Nov 6
Another day, another lawsuit—or two. According to AppleInsider Apple is the defendant in two recent, offbeat lawsuits, including one filed by an artist who alleges he invented and named the iPod and iPhone in the 1980s, only to have Apple and actres (more...)
Nov 6
Apple has introduced a Reserve and Pick Up plan for the holidays, in which you choose and reserve products for in-store purchase later. (more...)
Nov 6
xGestures is a program that allows mouse movements to trigger menu items, keystrokes, and AppleScripts; it's recently been updated to work with Snow Leopard. (more...)
Nov 6
The absence of long lines at most Verizon stores for the Motorola Droid is a positive sign, company spokesman David Samberg claimed today (more...)
Nov 6
A Spanish translation of Mein Kampf has been launched at the App Store, observers note. Written in the 1920s by Adolf Hitler, the book is both a (more...)
Nov 6
In time for the holiday shopping season, Apple has introduced a new "Reserve and Pick Up" option via its retail Web site, allowing customers to reserve products online and pick them up in store. (more...)
Nov 6
Conceited Software has released HealthNut, a Mac OS X (10.5 or later) app designed to make it easy to keep track of your diet, calorie and nutrient intake. You can use it daily to reach your health goal—whether it be fat loss, muscle gain or weight (more...)
Nov 6
Skype's cofounders have reached an agreement to withdraw their legal challenges against eBay and Skype's future majority owners. (more...)
Nov 6
AT&T's CTO said the carrier is improving coverage using specific calling models for each city, and moving toward IPv6. (more...)
Nov 6
Apple has been criticized once again for its App Store review policies, as Macworld.com complains of frustrating inconsistencies between differe (more...)
Nov 6
Gideon Softworks has launched updates for Dock-It, Snard and Snippet Monkey, adding Snow Leopard support to all three. Dock-It 2.7.2 is a multifun (more...)
Nov 6
Apple has rolled out a new Reserve and Pick Up purchasing program for its retail stores, allowing customers to select and reserve products for later in-store purchase and pick up ahead of the holidays.With Reserve and Pick Up... (more...)
Nov 6
Shiny Frog has updated Delibar, a Delicious Mac client that offers a tool for searching, managing and sharing their Delicious bookmarks, to version 1.1. It’s a maintenance update. (more...)
Nov 6
O’Reilly Media has released the eighth edition of iPod: The Missing Manual. The US$19.99, 300-page book is written by J. D. Biersdorfer and David Pogue. (more...)
Nov 6
The Verizon Droid launches today, and Verizon will be offering a tethering plan for the handset, at the cost of $30 per month. Still, it's a win over the iPhone, which doesn't yet offer the feature. (more...)
Nov 6
Over two dozen Mac developers are participating in a "One Finger Discount" sale to celebrate great Mac software and offer a 20 percent discount to customers. (more...)
Nov 6
JavaScript's creator claims JavaScript has displaced Java as a Web client, outlines projected enhancements (more...)
Nov 6
The owner of online retailer BlueBeat has begun complying with a new court order to stop selling Beatles music online, after offering a quirky defense that he owns the copyright to the songs at issue. (more...)
Nov 6
The first public beta of Boxee will be shown on December 7th, according to its developer. The app is primarily used to stream movies and TV sh (more...)
Nov 6
ARM president Tudor Brown at a presentation on Friday provided early details of his company's next-generation architecture for smartphones and (more...)
Nov 6
Black Cat Systems has released version 3.9.6 of Sound Byte, which turns your Mac into a” cart machine” for playing sound recordings, such as music and special effects. The upgrade adds a queuing option for cart playback. (more...)
Nov 6
Men worse than women when it comes to illegal file-sharingNearly two thirds of UK Internet users that illegally download music online said Swedish music streaming service Spotify has encouraged them to reduce their illegal file-s (more...)
Nov 6
Books make ideal Christmas gifts insists BlurbBlurb, a creative publishing and marketing platform for user-created books, has announced QuickStart Books, promising to make the book making process even similar. (more...)
Nov 6
Fortune reports that Apple has issued media invitations for a preview of the company's fourth Manhattan store scheduled to officially open in New York City's Upper West Side at Broadway and 67th Street on Saturday, November 14th. (more...)
Nov 6
Apple has officially announced that its forthcoming flagship store on Broadway in New York City will have its grand opening on Nov. 14, in time for the holiday shopping season. (more...)
Nov 6
Sailing Software has released v1.1.4 of Sailing Media Sync, its multi-platform file transfer software. The Mac edition syncs music and podcast (more...)
Nov 6
Apple gained market share in the summer but slipped in the face of tougher competition, according to new IDC data. The iPhone's share of sma (more...)
Nov 6
To reach the loyal followers of the Blackberry and the many other models of advanced cell phones out there, etiquette expert Dale Webb upgraded her Protocol Centre website to offer business etiquette tutorials similar to the ones available in her popular (more...)
Nov 6
Salling Software AB has updated its application for syncing media from iTunes and compatible photo applications to mobile devices. The new version is compatible with Motorola’s Droid, and is released as Verizon Wireless starts selling the Google pho (more...)
Nov 6
Apple is expected countersue in the legal battle with Nokia, reports Reuters. Last month Nokia filed a complaint against Apple with the Federal District Court in Delaware, alleging that Apple’s iPhone infringes Nokia patents for GSM, UMTS and wirel (more...)
Nov 6
Can you feel the tremors? Verizon's hotly anticipated Motorola Droid finally arrives on Friday. (more...)
Nov 6
UK iPhone owners subscribed to O2 will indeed be allowed to unlock for other carriers, according to the CEO of O2's parent company, (more...)
Nov 6
Apple has sent out media invitations for a preview of the company's fourth Manhattan retail store, scheduled to occur November 14th. The store i (more...)
Nov 6
Demand for PCs and hardware didn’t grow significantly after the launch of Windows 7 in late October and is unlikely to do so in 2009 due to most Windows Vista users not needing to replace their PCs in order to upgrade to Windows 7, reports DigiTimes (more...)
Nov 6
Milan-based Infinite Labs today announced their winter line-up by releasing Mover 3.0, an update to the critically acclaimed iPhone data transfer app. Version 3.0 adds video transfer support. Infinite Labs also releases a new version of their popular Aflo (more...)
Nov 6
The Mac preference pane with hundreds of hidden user interface tweaks is updated for Snow Leopard. (more...)
Nov 6
Why is your 3G coverage so appalling? asks Times readerIn a Q&A with readers of The Times newspaper, Matthew Key, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Telefónica Europe answers questions related to O2 and the iPhone. Key ad (more...)
Nov 6
MacHeist offers six Mac applications for free, in exchange for your email address. And no Twitter spamming this time, either. (more...)
Nov 6
Government watchdog will compose 'self-discipline' guidelines for microblog providerA Chinese government watchdog plans to push Twitter-style Web sites to censor their content, the country's latest move to block Internet users fr (more...)
Nov 6
Apple today began notifying purchasers of its iTunes LP offerings that updated versions compatible with the new Apple TV 3.0 software are now available for download. Apple delivered the Apple TV 3.0 software update to users last week, bringing a num... (more...)
Nov 6
Microsoft chief research officer Craig Mundie as part of his college tour this week demonstrated a unique concept for a future (more...)
Nov 6
(Updated with additional lineup details) Early reports have suggested relatively small lineups for the Droid at Verizon stores. Visitors (more...)
Nov 6
Apple is the defendant in two recent, offbeat lawsuits, including one filed by an artist who alleges he invented and named the iPod and iPhone in the 1980s, only to have Apple and actress Sarah Jessica Parker steal his trade secrets. (more...)
Nov 6
Macsoftex today announces iAlcohol 1.1, an update to their blood alcohol content app for iPhone and iPod touch. Intuitively easy to use, iAlcohol determines the level of alcohol in a person's blood and calculates the required break in driving. The formula (more...)
Nov 6
Independent game developer Glenn Corpes today announces Ground Effect 1.0, developed exclusively for the iPhone and iPod Touch. Ground Effect is a unique 3D, classic arcade-style racer inspired by ekranoplan technology wherein craft fly on a cushion of ai (more...)
Nov 6
Why is your 3G coverage so appalling? asks Times readerIn a Q&A with readers of The Times newspaper, Matthew Key, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Telefónica Europe answers questions related to O2 and the iPhone. Key ad (more...)
Nov 6
As T-Mobile confirms talks with Apple over iPhoneTwo months after first announcing plans, Deutsche Telekom and France Telecom have signed a final agreement to combine T-Mobile UK and Orange UK operations. (more...)
Nov 6
Early reports have suggested relatively small lineups for the Droid at Verizon stores. Visitors to most stores have seen lines of several (more...)
Nov 6
A California iPhone developer, Storm8, has been accused of spying on iPhone owners, according to court documents. A lawsuit was recently submitted on (more...)
Nov 6
Following Nokia's lawsuit against Apple for alleged patent infringements in the iPhone, experts have said it would be standard practice for Apple to countersue in the case, which is predicted to last 2 to 3 years. (more...)
Nov 6
Readdle today announced the release of Scanner Pro 1.1, new version of their popular iPhone application that transforms the device into portable scanner. Version 1.1 introduces highly anticipated Evernote integration that lets people convert printed docum (more...)
Nov 6
Soon to be available for the first time in the U.S., Coyote Systems has unveiled what it says is the world’s first real-time speed and red-light camera alert systems, the mini Coyote and iCoyote for the iPhone, at SEMA 2009. (more...)
Nov 6
Microsoft's heavily hyped Windows 7 debut was a success for the Redmond, Wash., company in terms of boxed software, which saw a 234 percent increase over Vista, though PC hardware sales slowed. (more...)
Nov 6
The Mulberry Apple range includes the £750 Bayswater patent leather bag for the 13-inch MacBookLuxury British fashion brand Mulberry has launched a range of Mac accessories in association with Apple. (more...)
Nov 6
Windows 7 isn't having as large an impact on PC sales as initially thought, sources from manufacturers said on Friday. Although US retail s (more...)
Nov 6
OutOfTheBit today announced Checkers! 1.2.4, their versatile and highly customizable game app for iPhone and iPod Touch. OutOfTheBit, turns an age old favorite into a versatile, modern gaming experience. Checkers! four different playing rules, drag and dr (more...)
Nov 6
Big Blue Clip today released Gas Log - MPG Fuel Tracker 1.5 for the iPhone and iPod Touch. Gas Log - MPG Fuel Tracker keeps track of gas and mileage for multiple vehicles, all in one convenient spot. You always have your mileage and expenses at hand, whic (more...)
Nov 6
Our next Macsimum Migration Kit will look at Mac software for jewelers. If you use or know of such goodies, drop us a line (dsellers@macsimumnews.com) by Wednesday, Nov. 11. (more...)
Nov 6
TLA Systems has released DragThing 5.9.5, a new version of the customizable Dock replacement. The upgrade ads a new “Marble” them and is ready for Mac OS X 10.6 (“Snow Leopard”). (more...)
Nov 6
The complaint seeks class action status so other users of Storm8 gamesA US iPhone developer behind a series of popular games has been accused of stealing users data via a backdoor in the applications. (more...)
Nov 6
Epson has introduced its latest line of ultra-short throw projectors, the PowerLite 450W and Epson PowerLite 460. Both projectors are designed for e (more...)
Nov 6
TimeStream Software today announces the release of the powerful new Walt Disney World Notescast 2.0 for the iPhone and iPod touch. With over 230 pages of information, over 400 colorful photos and rich in-depth content, the new Walt Disney World Notescast (more...)
Nov 6
TimeStream Software announces the release of the fun new "Walt Disney World Secrets: Main Street, U.S.A. Windows" Notescast App for the iPhone and iPod touch. This exciting new Notescast, complete with photos, reveals the entertaining stories behind the n (more...)
Nov 6
For those new to the column, Macsimum Migration is our term for companies moving from Wintel machines to Macs—or at least adding or increasing the number of Macs they use. A Macsimum Migration Kit is an overview of Mac OS products for a particular o (more...)
Nov 6
As I mentioned I’m intrigued by the rumored plans for TV viewing via iTunes (and, by default, the Apple TV). And I’m still holding out hope for a Apple home server. (more...)
Nov 6
Apimac says the main features of the programs do not require any Internet connectionMac software developer Apimac has announced English-Italian, English-German and English-Spanish dictionaries, their new translation dictionary to (more...)
Nov 6
A chat with two of the producers of this new MMORPG. (more...)
Nov 6
Texas based independent developer Brice Milliorn today announced the sale of JBMJBM, LLC. This is a well established company whose sole purpose is creating consumer applications for the iPhone platform. The business is currently listed for sale on eBay as (more...)
Nov 6
SpeedRunGames today announced that Grappling Hook for Mac OS X and Windows is 50% off this weekend. Grappling Hook is a first-person action puzzle / platform game, where you use a grappling hook to overcome various challenging obstacles by performing incr (more...)
Nov 6
Audio-technica has released the US$219.95 ATH-ANC7b active noise-canceling, over-ear headphones. The ATH-ANC7b has the same 85% noise cancellation but incorporates improvements from the previous model to offer even better sound quality, comfort and conven (more...)
Nov 6
Remote access technology allows access and back up your computer from anywhereLogMeIn Ignition for iPhone and iPod touch, which normally retails at £17.99, for this weekend only will be available at a 30 per discount worldwi (more...)
Nov 6
Yummy Software today announced that it has partnered with TheMacBundles to launch an amazing Mac software bundle. This is a fantastic opportunity to own the latest version of Yummy FTP and 11 other great Mac applications at a huge 85% saving. Yummy FTP is (more...)
Nov 6
iSkin has released the solo FX Special Edition (SE) case for the iPhone 3G/3GS. It has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of US$34.99. (more...)
Nov 6
Denver-based Riptide Games today announced Gravity Sling 1.0 for iPhone and iPod Touch. Gravity Sling is an inertia based puzzle game where the player must use the gravity of nearby planets to sling the astronaut through space and safely back to the space (more...)
Nov 6
JBMJBM today released Friday Night Lights 1.01 for iPhone and iPod touch. The app keeps High School Football Fans up-to-date on all the scores, news, schedules, rankings, rivalries, playoffs, and record books plus a blog to talk about it all. Whether at t (more...)
Nov 6
Apimac today announced English-Italian, English-German and English-Spanish dictionaries, their new translation dictionary tools for iPhone and iPod Touch. Find words and phrases with a touch. Designed specifically to take advantage of the iPhone's unique (more...)
Nov 6
New recordings and not subject to copyright restrictions claims web siteRecently Macworld wrote about BlueBeat, a Web site that was not only selling MP3 downloads of The Beatless (something the Fab Four doesn’t yet allow, a (more...)
Nov 6
JMR Electronics, a provider of scalable storage systems for video and data intensive applications, showcased their new BlueStor Digital Rapids and RED Video storage servers and RAID storage systems at this week’s HD Expo—- Createasphere at th (more...)
Nov 5
Mimomonitors.com, an online retailer of the Mimo family of USB-based 7-inch monitors, has added the iMo Foto Frame Printer to its product line. Described as “the world’s first patented device to combine display and printing capabilities, the i (more...)
Nov 5
Redcort Software has announced Virtual TimeClock '09 Release 3, their industry leading time and attendance software for Apple Macintosh and Microsoft Windows computers. Virtual TimeClock is available in both Pro and Network Editions. The new Virtual TimeC (more...)
Nov 5
Sydney-based Corduroy Enterprises has announced Portfolio - Local and International Stocks 1.0, their new iPhone app that greatly simplifies the task of tracking a portfolio of stocks. Portfolio takes the clutter and complexity out of stock tracking, and (more...)
Nov 5
PlayHaven has launched its innovative platform enabling virtually any iPhone game developer to instantly establish a community presence online and in-game for free. For the first time, developers can now easily claim their game communities to start direct (more...)
Nov 5
Off-by-One Mobile have released AutoTrafego 1.1.1, a free special Halloween Edition of their isometric traffic management game for iPhone and iPod touch. This Halloween Edition takes place in a specially crafted scary graveyard while still offering the sa (more...)
Nov 5
MacUpdate has released MacUpdate Desktop 5, a powerful application that enables users to keep all their Mac software up-to-date with unparalleled ease and accuracy. MacUpdate Desktop brings the convenience of automatic software updates to every Applicatio (more...)
Nov 5
Marware has announced the Sport Grip Deluxe, the newest lineup of slim, silicone cases for the iPod nano 5G. The Sport Grip Deluxe is the big brother to the Sport Grip. High grade, smooth silicone with a unique design, a carabiner and a lanyard make this (more...)
Nov 5
Lingoport, a provider of software internationalization tools and consulting services, is offering a complimentary webinar on Return on Investment (ROI) for I18n Processes and Tools. This 1-hour online presentation will be held on Thursday, November 5th, 2 (more...)
Nov 5
Vienna based Eternal Storms Software has announced flickery 1.6. flickery is a unique desktop flickr client for Mac OS X 10.5 which combines the flickr photo-community with the ease-of-use and elegance of Mac OS X. Easily upload photos and videos to your (more...)
Nov 5
Experian’s latest data and forecasts concerning online search activity, email volume and consumer behavior for Cyber Monday, Black Friday and the 2010 holiday season says that overall email volumes will be higher in 2009 than they were in 2008 but w (more...)
Nov 5
As promised, Verizon tonight launched the Motorola Droid and HTC Droid Eris at its primary retail store on 34th Street in New York City. The (more...)
Nov 5
Renewed Vision has updated ProPresenter, its lyric and video presentation software for Mac OS X, to version 3.5.5. It’s a maintenance release that fixes some bugs. (more...)
Nov 5
Epson has announced two new “ultra short” throw projectors—the Epson PowerLite 450W and Epson PowerLite 460. The wall-mounted projectors are targeted for educators and for use with standard or interactive whiteboards. (more...)
Nov 5
Addlogix says it will soon launch the world’s first and only high definition, A/V-over-LAN streaming device, dubbed HD InterVue. It will cost US$399. (more...)
Nov 5
BCMonaco has announced its latest point-of-sale utility designed for professional restaurants, bcResto. The software provides tools for managing (more...)
Nov 5
Toshiba Storage Device Division has announced new additions to its 1.8-inch Serial ATA HDD product line. The introductions include a 5,400 RPM family, offering 320GB capacity, as well as a power-efficient4,200 RPM model with 120GB of storage. (more...)
Nov 5
Arten Science has launched new contact-management software, ContaX. The new software allows storage and viewing of contacts, with communica (more...)
Nov 5
Ross Video has introduced version 4.2 software for the 1000 and 3000 series SoftMetal Video Servers, available free to all existing SoftMetal customers. (more...)
Nov 5
Apple is allegedly working on several iPhone prototypes that integrate RFID readers, according to Near Field Communications World. The report orig (more...)
Nov 5
A few times a year, MacRumors partners with MacHeist to promote their Mac application bundle deal. Their app bundles typically deliver a dozen Mac applications at a significant discount. The latest bundle is a bit of a departure for MacHeist by del... (more...)
Nov 5
Roland is shipping the US$1,839 V-Drums V-Compact Series TD-4sX, a companion kit to the TD-4S and an all-mesh head V-Drums kit. (more...)
Nov 5
RadTech has released the OtterBox Commuter Series, a new multi-layer iPhone hardcase. The inner layer is silicone for soft-surface protect (more...)
Nov 5
BusyMac has updated BusyCal, a Mac OS X (10.5 and higher) desktop calendar application designed for sharing calendars on a LAN and syncing with Google Calendar, to version 1.0.3. It’s a maintenance update with some bug fixes and performance tweaks. (more...)
Nov 5
The compact SLR-like camera adds a detachable electronic viewfinder, improved autofocus system, and more. (more...)
Nov 5
Moderate and heavy users of Google services will appreciate this master control panel view of their usage. (more...)
Nov 5
Following the release of Vue 8 Infinite and xStream this week, e-on is now shipping the rest of its Vue 8 animation utilities including Frontier, P (more...)
Nov 5
OK, so Mac malware is virtually nonexistent. But Kaspersky Lab says Macs can still transmit viruses to PCs, and its new product can help prevent that. (more...)
Nov 5
The NPD Group today revealed that initial Windows 7 sales were more than twice as strong as for Vista. Although declining to provid (more...)
Nov 5
Comcast in a new FCC notice (PDF) revealed that it has already begun implementing a new throttling system. The approach is now servic (more...)
Nov 5
RingtoneFeeder today announced distribution of audiobooks in the same format as its popular ringtones and Dynamic Albums. The first title is The Caffeine Collection, which is a collection of audio short stories covering a wide variety of genres produced b (more...)
Nov 5
“8 stars speak out on Steve Jobs: Eight people who rarely speak publicly about Jobs explain what makes him one of the best business minds of our time.”—Fortune (more...)
Nov 5
Here are the latest iPhone/iPod touch/iPod apps announced. You can find e’m at the Apple App Store. (more...)
Nov 5
Houdah Software has updated HoudahGeo, a geocoding solution for the Mac, to version 2.3.5. The upgrade enhances column persistence. (more...)
Nov 5
A site focused on Near Field Communications has reported that Apple has built new iPhone prototypes with hardware support for sensing RFID chips. (more...)
Nov 5
A new batch of smartphones based upon Google's Android platform have started to arrive, finally fleshing out what users can really expect of the platform. This article is the first in a series examining how Android stacks up in comparison to the iPhon (more...)
Nov 5
Sales of Windows 7 have broken Microsoft's sales records for an initial operating system launch, company CEO Steve Ballmer said at a Japane (more...)
Nov 5
IntelliScanner Corporation today announced their new IntelliScanner Comic Edition 200 is now shipping worldwide in custom metal lunchbox packaging. IntelliScanner Comic Edition 200 is a smart barcode scanner and software package that automatically organiz (more...)
Nov 5
Vers has extended its line of sustainably built, hand-crafted wood cases for the iPod and iPhone with the addition of open-front Shellcases that allow full display access. Combining the natural beauty and strength of walnut, cherry and bamboo, they’ (more...)
Nov 5
On Thursday, Verizon Wireless said it has added three new prepaid mobile broadband data plans. Users can now opt for a $15 daily data allowance that (more...)
Nov 5
SwitchEasy has extended its iPhone and iPod accessories with the CapsuleRebel M case for the iPhone 3G and 3GS, and the Cubes case for the fifth (more...)
Nov 5
e-on has launched Vue 8 Infinite and Vue 8 xStream, new editions of its environmental rendering software. The updates were announced in mid-Octobe (more...)
Nov 5
Apple and AT&T may use an 8GB iPhone 3GS as a 'secret weapon' against the launch of the Motorola Droid if a rumor proves accurate. Two separ (more...)
Nov 5
Apple is looking to hire a new iPhone manager with significant responsibilities, observers note. In particular the company is now searching for (more...)
Nov 5
Logos Bible Software today released a free iPhone app designed to help people get more into Bible study than ever before. The Logos Bible Software iPhone app delivers tools and resources to help you study the Bible with your iPhone or iPod Touch in ways n (more...)
Nov 5
Today on your Macsimum Podcast: “CEO of the Decade,” “Converged Mobile Device News,” “AppleTV Farm,” and “Story 4.” (more...)
Nov 5
RadTech has released the OtterBox Commuter case for the iPhone. It incorporates three layers of impact-absorbing materials. First, a self-adhering transparent film covers and protects the touch screen. (more...)
Nov 5
Quirky has released the Beamer, an US$32 iPhone case with a built-in light. This light can function both as a flash for your iPhone’s camera as well as a light to brighten things up when necessary. (more...)
Nov 5
O’Reilly Media has released Head First iPhone Development, a US$44.99 book to help you learn to develop apps for the iPhone. The 550-page book is written by Dan and Tracey Pilone. According to the authors, “Head First iPhone Development” (more...)
Nov 5
Mariner Software has announced its latest product offering—a software and hardware bundle containing the digital documents manager, Paperless, with Fujistu’s ScanSnap S300M mobile scanner or the S1500M sheet-fed scanner. Paperless integrates w (more...)
Nov 5
IntelliScanner Corp. is shipping IntelliScanner Comic Edition 200, a smart barcode scanner and software package that automatically organizes comic book collections and other media items. It bundles an IntelliScanner barcode reader, comic software, and bon (more...)
Nov 5
Cocktail 4.6 (Snow Leopard Edition), an update of the general purpose utility for Mac OS X, has been released. This version adds ability to clear data detectors and QuickLook caches, as well as several new QuickTime X and Apple Mail settings. (more...)
Nov 5
Axiotron has reduced the manufacturer’s for the company’s Modbook tablet Mac to US$699 (for Modbooks built from a customer-supplied MacBook base system) and $1,599 (for Modbooks that include a dealer-supplied 2.13Ghz MacBook bas (more...)
Nov 5
The man behind BlueBeat Website, which is accused of illegally selling MP3 of Beatles tunes (among other artists) says that he's only providing original creations and not infringing on copyright. (more...)
Nov 5
A source today claims the sequel to NVIDIA's Tegra mobile processor could muster double the performance of the original. The new chip i (more...)
Nov 5
AppleInsider details a patent application from Apple published today describing a method offering simplified transfer of data between devices. The method would allow users to easily or automatically transfer certain types of such as files or even co... (more...)
Nov 5
Near Field Communications World reports (via 9 to 5 Mac) that Apple is rumored to be testing a prototype of its next-generation iPhone equipped with a radio-frequency identification (RFID) chip. The rumor comes from a "highly reliable source" who pr... (more...)
Nov 5
Maintain today announced Cocktail 4.6 (Snow Leopard Edition), the latest maintenance update of Cocktail for users running Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard. This version adds ability to clear data detectors and QuickLook caches, as well as several new QuickTime (more...)
Nov 5
A new study by Strategy Analytics has found that mobile phone consumers in both the US and Western Europe show relatively high intentions of staying with their current operator when purchasing their next device. (more...)
Nov 5
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Storm8, the developer of iPhone video games such as iMobsters, Vampires Live, and World War. The suite claims the company collected the phone numbers of millions of its customers without their consent. (more...)
Nov 5
Apple has updated Waveburner, its audio burning app for Logic Studio, to version 1.6.1. According to Apple, the upgrade improves overall stability and provides a number of bug fixes. (more...)
Nov 5
Connected Flow's new Flickr browser, Viewfinder, makes finding images of particular license types or sizes a snap. (more...)
Nov 5
As hackers continue to exploit the iPhone platform to run unauthorized code, Apple is in the process of hiring a new security manager to help lock down its mobile operating system. (more...)
Nov 5
Verizon in a last-minute update today moved up the launch of the Motorola Droid for just one of its stores. Its flagship store on 34th Stree (more...)
Nov 5
PC vendors that rely on AMD graphics cards are delaying their shipments scheduled for the first quarter of 2010 by nearly two months, say sources (more...)
Nov 5
RuneSoft has announced a collaboration with Epyx Deutschland to bring Winter Games to the Mac, reports Inside Mac Games. The title will include both modern and retro looks as well as the chance to play against the computer or up to three friends in 10 dif (more...)
Nov 5
Mac cloner Psystar is seeking an injunction against Apple that would preclude them from tying OS X to Apple hardware on the grounds that Apple has a monopoly in the market for premium computers., reports Edible Apple. (more...)
Nov 5
Apple may be working on an easier and more comprehensive method of syncing data between devices, a new patent application hints. Even the company's (more...)
Nov 5
Dell today officially launched the Adamo XPS, the highest-end version of its designer ultraportable. The system is championed as the thinnest (more...)
Nov 5
Bell Canada has launched its iPhone service, ending Rogers Communications’ exclusive hold on the popular Apple smartphone, and marking the rollout day for its new network., reports the Vancouver Sun. (more...)
Nov 5
Vendors are now scrambling to patch a critical flaw in the SSL protocol. (more...)
Nov 5
In the last ten years, Steve Jobs has revolutionized several industries, including music and cell phones—so it's easy to understand why Fortune has named him CEO of the decade. (more...)
Nov 5
Intuit has announced plans to replace its Quicken Online Web service with the recently acquired Mint.com. (more...)
Nov 5
Orb Networks has launched a Mac port of its self-named media streaming software. The app funnels music, photos and video from a computer to other I (more...)
Nov 5
The European Parliament today agreed on a new set of legal protections for those threatened with losing Internet access under anti-piracy rules. (more...)
Nov 5
Jumsoft has announces Aperture Themes 2.0 for Aperture, Apple’s software for professional photographers. (more...)
Nov 5
A number of jailbroken iPhones in the Netherlands have been remotely hacked and held for ransom, reports IT Wire. (more...)
Nov 5
Young startup Isabella Products today unveiled a new digital photo frame that it hopes will make Internet access an always-available feature. (more...)
Nov 5
Apple head Steve Jobs has been chosen as Fortune's CEO of the Decade. The magazine claims that "the past decade in business belongs to Jobs," not onl (more...)
Nov 5
A new Mac version of the popular Orb software streams music, photos, and videos to any Internet device, including iPhone (more...)
Nov 5
EU's ballot-screen settlement offer needs tweaking to ensure it restores fair competitionMicrosoft's antitrust settlement offer to the European Commission needs minor, often cosmetic changes in order to restore fair competition t (more...)
Nov 5
Yet another in the line of public radio applications for iPhone, the cleverly named Public Radio App adds in DVR-like features for listening to programs when you want to. (more...)
Nov 5
Want to hide unsightly scratches on your iPhone's metal bezel? If you're willing to give your phone a brushed-metal look, it can be done. (more...)
Nov 5
Simple problems may have exposed users' data for an unknown length of timeSocial-networking sites MySpace and Facebook have apparently fixed coding errors that could have allowed an attacker access to all of their users' data and (more...)
Nov 5
Apple today announced [Google translation] that its first retail store in France will officially open on Saturday at the Carrousel du Louvre in Paris. The two-level store will employ 150 staff members offering the full range of Apple retail store sa... (more...)
Nov 5
Apple could make the transferring of files between devices like Macs, iPhones and the Apple TV simpler with a new cross-platform, cloud-integrated sync service. (more...)
Nov 5
New Apple patents at the US Patent & Trademark Office range from touch sensing devices to battery assembly. Here’s a summary of each. (more...)
Nov 5
Apple has plans to tackle iPhone jailbreaking, with a job posting for an “iPhone OS Platform Security Manager,” reports PC Authority. (more...)
Nov 5
Verizon Wireless' highly-anticipated Droid provides the first real honest-to-goodness competition to the iPhone. But should you buy one? Well, that depends. (more...)
Nov 5
Fortune today named Apple CEO Steve Jobs "CEO of the Decade", highlighting his role in the remaking of multiple industries and propelling Apple to continued success despite difficult economic conditions. As part of the feature, Fortune profil... (more...)
Nov 5
An interview with one of TBWA\Chiat\Day's former executives revealed that Steve Jobs wasn't always bully on the iMac. (more...)
Nov 5
Novation has unveiled Launchpad, an easy-to-use audio controller that works with Ableton Live 8 performance software to let you create musical compositions. (more...)
Nov 5
As foreshadowed in late October, Apple today revealed its first Parisian Apple Store, located in the Carrousel du Louvre. The shop is situated with (more...)
Nov 5
Apple CEO Steve Jobs has been named “CEO of the Decade” by Fortune magazine. In the past 10 years alone “he has radically and lucratively reordered three markets—music, movies, and mobile telephones—and his impact on his orig (more...)
Nov 5
The worldwide converged mobile device (commonly referred to as a smartphone) market continued to weather the economic recession and reached a new record for shipments during a single quarter, according to IDC. And Apple reached its highest volume yet in a (more...)
Nov 5
ActionSoft has released Insectoid, its new Galaga-inspired space shooter for Mac OS X. It costs US$19.95 and requires Mac OS X 10.4 or higher. (more...)
Nov 5
Ballons. Where will it go? Who will it meet? How far will it travel? Chester, UK based iPhone developer Shiny Development has released Ballons and Ballons Lite for iPhone. (more...)
Nov 5
For his role in turning Apple into a groundbreaking technology leader and the most valuable company in Silicon Valley, Fortune Magazine has named Steve Jobs its "CEO of the Decade." (more...)
Nov 5
Verizon this morning preceded the launch of the Motorola Droid two expected new smartphones, including its second Android phone. The HTC Droi (more...)
Nov 5
Kaspersky has introduced Anti-Virus for Mac, a port of its long-running Windows and Linux software designed to cope with threats such as worms, Tr (more...)
Nov 5
As foreshadowed in late October, Apple today opened its first Parisian Apple Store, located in the Carrousel du Louvre. The shop is situated within (more...)
Nov 5
Shiny Development Ltd. today announces Balloons!, the new iPhone app that lets you launch virtual helium balloons and track their progress around the world. Choose a balloon, attach your photo and message to it, then launch it into the sky. It then drifts (more...)
Nov 5
Orb Networks has announced the availability of Orb for Mac OS X, delivering media anywhere functionality to Mac users. Orb enables anything from iTunes to be enjoyed on any Internet-connected device, without downloading titles beforehand or uploading any (more...)
Nov 5
Jumsoft today announces Aperture Themes 2.0. Aperture Themes allows Mac users to explore new ways of communicating their love for photography, and offers an extensive collection of design options for arranging their photos and pictures in Web galleries. A (more...)
Nov 5
BreakThru Radio today announced the premier episode of Geek Out, a new radio show that is dedicated to geek culture. Hosted by two self-proclaimed geeks, Geek Out is a program that takes listeners to the exciting place where intelligence and obsession mee (more...)
Nov 5
Verizon's first Google Android-based handset, the Motorola Droid, has been directly positioned as a competitor to Apple's iPhone. Reviewers have now compared the two to see how they stack up. (more...)
Nov 5
Telus this morning took its turn at launching its own HSPA+ network and new devices, including the iPhone. It sells the iPhone 3G and both th (more...)
Nov 5
Olympus as promised today released the E-P2 as its second-generation Micro Four Thirds compact. The update to the 12.3-megapixel camera primar (more...)
Nov 5
syncRage today released Sorty 1.1, morphing two concepts to create new gaming excitement for iPhone and iPod Touch users. Although it has a basic concept that involves rapid relocation or chaining of colored balls, the speed and split second strategizing (more...)
Nov 5
Dejal Systems, LLC today announced that Dejal Simon is available as part of TheMacBundles, a bundle of great Mac products. Simon is the essential server monitoring tool for Mac OS X. It checks websites and many other kinds of services for changes or failu (more...)
Nov 5
Trialled on a limited number of Freesat users this month before 2010 full launch Freesat, a joint venture between the BBC and ITV, will add the popular BBC iPlayer, the online TV catch-up service, to the free-to-air satellite pla (more...)
Nov 5
TapFactory has released Stick It 2.1 for iPhone and iPod touch. Stick It is an iTunes Top 100 Utility App that allows you to quickly and easily take notes, customize their look, and create beautiful wallpapers for your lockscreen to function as quick remi (more...)
Nov 5
Compromise means a package of new telecoms laws can be adopted by early 2010After months of often bitter debate, European Union lawmakers reached agreement on how to preserve citizen's rights to Internet access in a meeting that (more...)
Nov 5
Earlier this year, it was announced that Apple would build a facility in Catawba County, North Carolina, on the outskirts of Maiden. It’s expected to be a data center, although Apple hasn’t elaborated on its plans. But what exactly is it for? (more...)
Nov 5
Sony Creative Software, a provider of professional video and audio production applications, has released 1,000 Ringtones, a DVD containing ringtones grouped into three categories: music, sound effects, and spoken words and phrases. (more...)
Nov 5
UK-based Quapps Interactive today released MagiCam - Augmented Reality - Photographs with props for iPhone devices. MagiCam allows users to take live photographs with added props such as ghosts, UFO's, Beards and the big fish that got away. Using MagiCam, (more...)
Nov 5
Arten Science today announces ContaX, their new CRM for individuals, clubs and small businesses. ContaX will let you store, view, interact and communicate with your contacts, customers, prospects and suppliers more easily and efficiently than ever before. (more...)
Nov 5
Auckland-based Rosebrae Technology today releases Clocks - Multi Time Zone Alarm Clock 1.0 for the iPhone and iPod Touch. Clocks is a distinctive fusion between a world clock and a bedside clock which combines all the functionality expected of both types (more...)
Nov 5
Matrix Knowledge Management Pty Ltd today announced the launch of V Phone, a new application that lets iPhone users make VoIP calls and send SMS messages over IP. Rather than locking iPhone users into working with a single VoIP provider, it lets users cho (more...)
Nov 5
SmileOnMyMac has updated DiscLabel, its CD/DVD label design software, to version 6.1. The upgrade adds Flickr import so users can create label designs using images from their Flickr accounts. (more...)
Nov 5
Microsoft CEO said Thursday the deal could go international after US approMicrosoft's deal with Yahoo under which the software maker's new Bing search engine will be used to power Yahoo searches and Yahoo will sell premium advert (more...)
Nov 5
An included Bluetooth USB Adapter is required for using the headset with MacSpeech DictateMacworld Awards winner MacSpeech, has introduced MacSpeech Dictate 1.5.6, an update for the only speech recognition solution for the Mac, w (more...)
Nov 5
TheMacBundles has released its November bundle. It contains 12 titles and will be available for four weeks for US$49.95. (more...)
Nov 5
China banned all forms of physical punishment after a teenager died at a clinicChina on Wednesday banned the use of physical punishment to treat Internet addiction after reports of beatings and at least one death in recent months (more...)
Nov 5
DeviceLock, which specializes in in endpoint data leak prevention software solutions, has announced two “milestone achievements” in protecting from data leakage and theft via mobile devices. (more...)
Nov 4
Xeric Design has announced EarthDesk 5.1, an update to its award-winning, real-time dynamic desktop map for Mac OS X. EarthDesk 5 was entirely rewritten in Cocoa, adds many new features and is compatible with both Leopard and Snow Leopard. Version 5.1 add (more...)
Nov 4
Stone Design has released Twittelator Pro 3.3.1, a free upgrade to its top-selling Twitter client for iPhone and iPod touch. Twittelator Pro packs the most features into a Twitter client, mobile or desktop. Version 3.3.1 includes many new features as well (more...)
Nov 4
SkypeCap has announced SkypeCap for Mac 3.6, an update to their Skype video and audio session recorder for Mac OS X. With a focus on ease-of-use, SkypeCap for Mac allows recording of audio and video conversation from Skype to video and audio files. SkypeC (more...)
Nov 4
Marware has announced the Sport Grip for the iPod nano 5G, their newest lineup of slim silicone cases. The Sport Grip provides smooth, stylish, slip-free silicone protection for the ultimate soft carrying solution. The Sport Grip for iPod nano is slim, co (more...)
Nov 4
iPresentee has released iWeb Themes 6.0 for Apple's popular web site building application. iWeb Themes 6.0 includes five new remarkable themes animated with flash: Personality, Simple, Town, Violet and WildLife. In addition new package of themes includes (more...)
Nov 4
IGG Software has announced iBank Mobile 1.1 for iPhone and iPod touch. iBank Mobile harnesses the power of the desktop version of iBank for Mac to check account balances, enter transactions and categorize expenses, even in foreign currencies. Designed to (more...)
Nov 4
Swedish software company Graphiclife has announced Tweetspotting 1.0.1, a powerful Twitter client for the iPhone and iPod Touch. Tweetspotting allows you to browse tweets from all over the globe. Explore any location and find out what people are thinking, (more...)
Nov 4
XChange UK have announced a free Adobe InDesign Server and Automating Adobe Creative Suite 4 seminar. On 23rd November at Adobe offices in Regents Park London, users can learn how implementing InDesign Server can automate the design, layout and typographi (more...)
Nov 4
ExactCODE GmbH has released ExactScan 2.8, a major update to their modern and easy-to-use scanning software Mac OS X. ExactCODE continues to provide automated and intelligent document scanning for the Macintosh. Version 2.8 adds support for several portab (more...)
Nov 4
CTM Development has announced FoxTrot Professional Search 2.5, an update to their popular networked document indexing and retrieval solution for Mac OS X. Developed with law firms, media and mobile professionals in mind, FoxTrot Professional Search helps (more...)
Nov 4
Frustrated by having projects continuously freeze up in the middle of editing sessions and having to rummage through multiple external drives to locate footage, Red Productions, a full service, script to screen video production and independent film develo (more...)
Nov 4
China’s smartphone market saw strong growth throughout 2008 with shipments showing a 30% increase over the previous year, according to a new report from In-Stat. Smartphones accounted for 15.3% of total mobile phone shipments in China last year, up (more...)
Nov 4
Apple continued its dominance in the app market by announcing that its catalog now tops 100,000 titles. I Am T Pain downloaded 10,000 times per day. (more...)
Nov 4
Toshiba has expanded its line of small hard drives with several 1.8-inch offerings featuring capacities up to 320GB. The MKxx33GSG series is availa (more...)
